For those that did not have a gap on the drivers side. Did you have to break the vertical tabs (see post 45)?
Are those tabs used for the OEM trim molding?
Asking because I'm on the fench in regards to buyin

For those that did not have a gap on the drivers side. Did you have to break the vertical tabs (see post 45)?
Are those tabs used for the OEM trim molding?
Asking because I'm on the fench in regards to buyin

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Yes, I broke the tabs. No gap here. I figured the roof rack is permanent so what the hell. ..

Gave away my roof strips too. .. there is no going back! Love the OEM rack!

The install went well on my truck, no gaps, did have one hole not threaded right in the front bracket itself, had to force it, was not straight, had problems with yellow clip on one side and when I screwed the that side down to the front bracket it pulled the whole thing down. Not too bad for a DIY. Took a couple of hours maybe three.

Read your post a couple of times.
Installed in a parking lot with a friend from TW.
No real issue other than a stripped bolt, easy enough to replace thanks to McFadden Dale hardware.
Like a toy store for nuts, bolts, bearing, virtually and mechanical part you could ever need.

Thanks for the write up!

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Lol I installed mine in a parking lot too. Some random industrial area where no one was around on the weekend. Got to to what we got to do!

Read your post a couple of times.
Installed in a parking lot with a friend from TW.
No real issue other than a stripped bolt, easy enough to replace thanks to McFadden Dale hardware.
Like a toy store for nuts, bolts, bearing, virtually and mechanical part you could ever need.

Thanks for the write up!

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Does anyone have the sizes for the hardware? I need to get hardware for mine.

Nice thread but quick question. Just installed a buddies OEM roof rack on his 2016. Looks great and went it easily but the rubber/plastic that runs around the bottom of the rack making contact to the roof of the truck has a few minor gaps. It came with gaskets to go around the screw holes of which I assume will prevent the water from leaking through but wanted to see if anyone else had similar experience. Few pics to show gap size....these few are probably the largest....should I put something to help fill that gap? Thoughts?

Guys- quick question. The tape on the roof that is over the factory holes: are you guys leaving that, then just putting the sealant down in the holes that you punched through it? (I'm using an anaerobic sealant)

Guys- quick question. The tape on the roof that is over the factory holes: are you guys leaving that, then just putting the sealant down in the holes that you punched through it? (I'm using an anaerobic sealant)

Thanks,
Coe

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Are you talking about when installing a new roof rack or just putting down the drip strips?